STANDARD FOR KoShamo

The Ko Shamo belongs to the Japanese class of Gamefowl breeds. This breed is a true bantam, having no large fowl counterpart. To enable indoor keeping of game fowl, the Japanese created the Ko Shamo. It is a small game breed still in possession of a game character. The Ko Shamo is a strong, muscular bird, with body portions comprised of 3 equal parts, 1/3 head and neck, 1/3 body, and 1/3 leg. Feathers on both males and females are short, hard, and sparse. Bare skin is visible at the breastbone, vent, and wing points. Ko Shamo attributes include a cocky attitude, upright stance, prominent shoulders, split in both wings between the primary and secondary wing feathers, and a tiny prawn tail. Males sometimes walk on their front toes. Ko Shamos are similar to other Asian hard-feathered breeds, in that they can possess an aggressive disposition. However, with little handling, they become tame very quickly.

Disqualifications

Lacking a split in both wings between the primary and secondary feathers. Horizontal carriage of body. (See General Disqualifications and Cutting for Defects).

Standard Weights

Cock……………36 oz Hen ……………….28 oz

Cockerel……..28 oz Pullet ……………..22 oz

Shape - Male

COMB: Chrysanthemum, firm, set close to the head. Cockerels present a pea-like shaped comb, maturing to a chrysanthemum.